CVE-2015-6242

The wmem_block_split_free_chunk function in epan/wmem/wmem_allocator_block.c in the wmem block allocator in the memory manager in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.7 does not properly consider a certain case of multiple realloc operations that restore a memory chunk to its original size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect free operation and application crash) via a crafted packet.

Date published : 2015-08-24

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html

http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-22.html